Associate Account Manager Review

by Microsoft

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed my placement year in Microsoft and I think that I learned a lot from this experience and I developed my skills This is a great company where you can have your Placement year.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I did feel valued from my colleagues and they helped me a lot with the on boarding process.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was constantly busy due to the large number of responsibilities I was given. I did have a direct contact with clients and they relied on me.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibilities and this is something I much appreciated because my team trusted me and treated me like an FTE not like an intern.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I still haven't finished my placement year, but I believe that all of the skills which I developed will help me in my final year in university and beyond. I feel more confident and much more experienced. I had the chance to work in a real business environment where I could work very hard and develop my professional skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Amazing! I loved the whole environment and all the people who I worked with.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am definitely thinking of applying to a MACH position within Microsoft.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I met very interesting people and made a lot of friends. I am sure we will keep in touch even after the placement year.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is the best place where you can have your placement year! The living costs can be very high but at the same time there are so many places where you can go out and have drinks and fun with your colleagues.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Amazing!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, I took part in many extra curriculum activities and 101 teams.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Marketing

International

June 2016

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